The document provides information about social and business customs in Saudi Arabia. It notes that business is often conducted within extended families, consensus decision making is preferred, and conflict is avoided. Advertising must conform to religious and cultural norms. Proper greetings and respect for titles and names are important in interactions. Patience and compromise are valued in business relationships.

2. “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value, no matter what their country, religion or color is.”

3. SAUDI ARABIA- ISSUES, VALUES AND ATTITUDES

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6. Riyadh

7. Riyal

8. largest

9. birthplace..

16. Working Hours?

24. Lifting the veil!

25. Ghutra

26. Men should wear suits and ties for business meetings.women should wear business suits (not trousers) which leave as little flesh showing as possible. Skirts should be well below the knee and preferably ankle-length. It is also advisable for women to carry a headscarf.DO NOT WEAR GREEN!!

27. The society and culture of Saudi Arabia has a uniqueness of its own which makes Saudi Arabia stand apart in the Muslim world.

28. The Saudi Arabia society and culture is dominated by the values of Islam

29. it is a culturally rich country.

30. The customs and beliefs of the Saudi Arabia society and culture are dominated by the Wahhabism sect of Muslims.The most prominent basis of distinction in Saudi Arabian society is based on natives and migrant population.

31. Though the Arabian society welcomes and accepts people from other countries, yet the immigration factor does affect the social interaction and marriage issues.Islam is the dominant religion of the Saudi Arabian people and about 95% of them are Sunni Muslims.

32. The architectural buildings in the country also have an influence of Islam

33. Saudi Arabia is the home of the two most pious Muslim pilgrimages, Mecca and Medina.

34. Even the art of calligraphy has a distinct impact of Islam as most of the patterns follow the style depicted in Quran.Quran has played an important part in the growth of calligraphy in Saudi Arabia and in other Arabian countries.The Quran is written beautifully and artistically. Arabic calligraphy is strongly influenced by the geometric form of Islamic art which is often seen on the walls and ceilings of Arabian mosques and buildings.

35. Saudi Arabian men and women have a preference for traditional clothes over Western styles of dress. Jewellery is not only a means of decorating oneself but also as a symbol of social and economic status. Folk music is very popular among people. Most of the dishes are non-vegetarian and very spicy.

37. TRADITIONAL SPORTSThe people of the Arabian Peninsula have enjoyed sports for thousands of years, including horse and camel racing, falconry and hunting with hounds

38. Local GamesAl Saqlah Al Saqlah is a game for girls that is similar to jacks, using a hole in the ground and rocks or shells.Al Ghomaid Played by boys or girls, Al Ghomaid is a game in which a blindfolded child attempts to tag the other players who make noise to confuse the child while dodging. Once a player is tagged, she receives the blindfold and the game begins again.

39. MODERN SPORTS LIKE SOCCER ARE ALSO POPULAR

40. Influence of Sports?Sports in Saudi Arabia as well as in India is treated as recreational activity Organizations also take part in sports and various factors like team building, team participation is imbibed in the employees.

41. EntertainmentNo nightlifeShoppingSightseeing – Abha mountains, RedseaRestaurants- aromatic coffee – separate family roomsNo entertainment facilities such as cinemas or theatresDesert driving

42. Cross Cultural Communication Styles

43. Communication Styles

44. High Context

45. High Context Communication

46. Women in Business

47. After years of stymied efforts by King Abdullah, the reform focus in Saudi Arabia is centering on women’s rights.

48. The most recent and ambitious efforts is a national campaign, driven by local actors, calling for women’s participation in municipal elections scheduled for autumn 2011.

49. Major Strides in last 5 years

50. While women face a long road to achieve their full rights in Saudi Arabia, as long as the King continues to support moderate change and women rights activists remain active, gradual and sustainable reform can take place.

51. SAUDI ARABIABUSINESS STRUCTURE

52. ALL KEY EMPLOYEES COMING FROM EXTENDED FAMILY.

53. MAJORITY OF POWER-HELD AT THE TOP BY THE SENIOR

54. DEVOTE TIME ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

55. INDIA -HIERARCHY IS UNQUESTIONABLY FOLLOWED.

56. SAUDI ARABIAMANAGEMENT STLYES

57. CONFLICT IS AVOIDED

58. COMPROMISE, PATIENCE CONSIDERED GOOD

59. CONSENSUS STYLE OF DECISION MAKING FOLLOWED.

60. BUT THE BOSS TAKES THE FINAL DECISION.

61. SAUDI ARABIAMEDIA DECISIONS

62. COMPARATIVE ADVERTISEMENTS

63. Advertising Disaster

64. UNCENSORED FILMS- NOT ADVERTISED

65. WOMEN IN COMMERCIALS BASED ON FAMILY AFFAIRS ONLY

66. WOMEN APPEARING IN ADS- VEILED

67. SAUDI ARABIABUSINESS PRACTICES-DO’S AND DON’T’S

68. Business CultureArab countries are positive place to do business for many of those nations are seeking modern technology and most have the financial ability to pay for quality service.

69. Doing business in Saudi ArabiaThe Arab culture is distinctly different from the other cultures: Arab’s view of time.

70. Emotional cultural contrast of emotion and logic.

71. Ritualized form of greetings.The customary greeting is “As-salamalaikum,” (peace be upon you) to which the reply is “Waalaikum as-salam,” (and upon you be peace).

72. Address your Saudi Arabian counterparts with the appropriate titles Doctor, Shaikh (chief), Mohandas (engineer), and Ustadh (professor), followed by his or her first name.The word "bin" or "ibn" (son of) and “bint” (daughter of) may be present a number of times in a person’s name, asSaudi names are indicators of genealogy.

73. When entering a meeting, begin with a handshake. You should greet each of your Saudi counterparts individually, making your way around the room in an anti-clockwise direction.

74. BUSINESS CARDS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT INFORMATION ON IT SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC.

75. It is uncommon for a Muslim man to shake hands with a woman therefore; it is advisable for business women to wait for a man to offer his hand first.

76. THEMORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS- THE LEAST YOU WOULD BE RESPECTED.

77. COMPARISON WITH INDIA